Do You Know? Starter Level – Cities
(Author) LadybirdLadybird Do You Know? is a STEM-based ELT graded reading series recommended for children aged 5+ who are learning English as a foreign or second language. These levelled non-fiction books feature video content, project work and critical-thinking activities. Each book asks a range of BIG questions on STEM topics from nocturnal animals to building bridges, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills. The five levels progress from CEFR Pre-A1 to A2. Visit the Ladybird Education website for online video content, audio, comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work. Cities, a Starter Reader is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences introduce present simple statements and questions, and some basic vocabulary. How do we travel in a city? Can we grow food in cities? What are green cities? Find out more about city walls, bridges and water buses.
Ladybird
Ladybird, also known as Ladybird Johnson, was an American author and former First Lady of the United States. She is best known for her work in promoting environmental conservation and beautification efforts, as well as her advocacy for civil rights and education. Ladybird's literary style is characterized by its warmth, sincerity, and passion for social issues. Her most famous work is her book "A White House Diary," which provides a personal account of her time in the White House during her husband Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency. Ladybird's impact on literature lies in her ability to use her platform to address important social issues and inspire positive change.